How do you measure barrel lenght?

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Posted: 8/26/2005 3:16:39 PM EDT

How do you measure barrel lenght?
I got an XM177 type barrel from a member here on the boards and i set it up next to my M4 and it is a little shorter and i wanted to know how to measure it. I would guess the XM177 barrel is right at 16" and my M4 is most likly a little longer ( I hope

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Thanks for any help E3

Posted: 8/26/2005 3:19:28 PM EDT

[#1]

With the bolt closed, stick something down the barrel until it seats against the closed bolt (maybe a cleaning rod). Then mark where the rod intersects with the end of the barrel (muzzle) and/or flash suppressor if permanently attached.

I believe this is "legally" valid means of getting the correct measurement.

Posted: 8/26/2005 4:08:29 PM EDT

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With the bolt closed, stick something down the barrel until it seats against the closed bolt (maybe a cleaning rod). Then mark where the rod intersects with the end of the barrel (muzzle) and/or flash suppressor if permanently attached.

I believe this is "legally" valid means of getting the correct measurement.

Correct.

Posted: 8/26/2005 4:14:59 PM EDT

[#3]

Ok I wasn't sure if that was how you did it or not someone told me that was how you did shotguns but i was unsure on rilfes. Well thats good news then my XM177 type barrel is just over 16" then.
THANKS FOR THE HELP GUYS

Posted: 8/26/2005 4:19:09 PM EDT

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How do you measure barrel lenght?

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